Earlier leaks suggested that Xiaomi might merge the POCO Launcher with the System Launcher to deliver a more unified experience across devices. Now, adding more weight to those rumors, the POCO Launcher has received a fresh HyperOS 3 update, bringing noticeable UI refinements and a useful new gesture feature.
The latest update, rolling out globally as version RELEASE-6.01.03.1916-12131139, is lightweight at just 22.8 MB and has already been tested on HyperOS 2.2, where it functions smoothly. One of the biggest highlights is the new “Swipe down on the home screen to open App Finder” gesture, which enables users to quickly search and launch apps without needing to open the app drawer. This addition clearly reflects Xiaomi’s focus on improving everyday usability under HyperOS 3.
| Update Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Version | RELEASE-6.01.03.1916-12131139 |
| Region | Global |
| Release Date | December 28, 2025 |
| File Size | 22.8 MB |
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Alongside the new gesture, the update also introduces enhanced HyperOS 3 animation effects, resulting in a smoother, more fluid, and responsive user interface. These visual improvements further support Xiaomi’s long-term goal of creating a consistent and unified launcher experience across POCO, Redmi, and Xiaomi devices running HyperOS 3—hinting that the rumored launcher merge may indeed be closer to reality.
In addition to visual enhancements, the update delivers behind-the-scenes performance improvements. Xiaomi has optimised memory handling to ensure quicker response times and smoother multitasking, even during prolonged use. Several long-standing bugs and stability problems from previous builds have also been resolved. While an official bug-fix list hasn’t been released, users should notice reduced launcher crashes, smoother icon rendering, and steadier performance over extended sessions.
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